Claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4, 2011.

Waived by Philadelphia on September 3, 2011.

Selected by the Eagles in the fourth round (109th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft.

2012 (COLTS):

Started all 16 games for the first time in his career and provided time for quarterback Andrew Luck to throw for the most passing yards (4,374) by a rookie in NFL history.

Against Jacksonville (9/23) in Week 3, started at right guard and provided time for Andrew Luck to throw for 313 yards and two touchdowns.

Started at right guard against Green Bay (10/7) in Week 5 and assisted the Colts in recording 464 net yards, the team’s highest total since a 2010 contest against New England (467).

Made his seventh start of the season at right guard at Tennessee (10/28) and blocked for a rushing attack that totaled a season-high 171 net yards in an overtime victory.

Started at right guard in the team’s 23-20 victory over Miami (11/4) and paved the way for the Colts to total a season-high 516 net yards and 419 net passing yards.

Provided time for the Colts to total 459 net yards starting at right guard at Detroit (12/2). Blocked for Andrew Luck to throw for 391 passing yards and four touchdowns in the win.

Opened rushing lanes for running back Vick Ballard to log a season-high 105 rushing yards, starting at right guard at Houston (12/16).

Made a start at right guard and blocked for Andrew Luck to throw for 205 yards, setting a new NFL record for passing yards by a rookie in a season in the team’s victory at Kansas City (12/23).

Assisted the Colts in generating 419 net yards while blocking for running back Vick Ballard to register 91 rushing yards starting at right guard in the team’s Wild Card Playoff loss at Baltimore (1/6).

2011 (BENGALS):

Played in seven games (four starts) in his first season with the Bengals.

Part of an offensive line that opened rushing lanes for running back Cedric Benson to post his third consecutive 1,000-yard season (1,067).

Provided time for quarterback Andy Dalton to become one of five rookies in NFL history to throw for 3,000-plus passing yards in his first season.

Part of an offensive line that ranked tied for fourth in the league in sacks allowed (25.0).

Made his first start with the Bengals in a 23-20 win against Buffalo (10/2) and blocked for Cedric Benson to accumulate 104 rushing yards.

Made starts in the final three regular season games at St. Louis (12/18), vs. Arizona (12/24) and against Baltimore (1/1).

Provided time for Andy Dalton to record two passing touchdowns in a victory over Arizona (12/24).

Started at right guard in the team’s Wild Card Playoff game at Houston (1/7).

2010 (EAGLES):

Competed in all 16 games (14 starts) in his third season with the Eagles.

Became the starting center for the Eagles against Green Bay (9/12) when Jamaal Jackson suffered a torn triceps.

Helped Philadelphia to a No. 2 NFL ranking in total offense, including fifth in rushing and ninth in passing.

Part of an offensive unit that led the NFL in average yards per rush (5.4) and ranked third in scoring (27.4 points per game).

Provided time for quarterback Michael Vick to throw for 333 yards and four touchdowns at Washington (11/15).

Blocked for running back LeSean McCoy to rush for a season-high 149 yards at Dallas (12/12) and Michael Vick to total 130 rushing yards and one touchdown the following week at the New York Giants (12/19).

Started in the Eagles’ Wild Card Playoff loss vs. Green Bay (1/9).

2009 (EAGLES):

Was inactive for the first 15 games of the season, did not play in the season finale and was inactive for the team’s Wild Card Playoff game at Dallas (1/9).

2008 (EAGLES):

Saw action in three games during his rookie season.

Was inactive for the first 12 games of the season and did not play in Week 14.

Made his NFL debut in a 30-10 win vs. Cleveland (12/15) and saw action at Washington (12/21) and against Dallas (12/28).

COLLEGE:

Played four seasons (2004-2007) at Pittsburgh with a redshirt year in 2003.

A three-time All-Big East honoree, including first-team all-conference and third-team All-America recognition as a senior.

Played in 47 collegiate games with starts in his last 43 contests.

PERSONAL:

Attended Austintown (Ohio) Fitch High School.

Was a two-way star in football and also earned all-conference honors in baseball.

Active in community service, which includes work with the American Cancer Society and various animal support groups.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

Signed by the Colts as an unrestricted free agent on March 19, 2012.

Claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4, 2011.

Waived by Philadelphia on September 3, 2011.

Selected by the Eagles in the fourth round (109th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft.

2012 (COLTS):

Started all 16 games for the first time in his career and provided time for quarterback Andrew Luck to throw for the most passing yards (4,374) by a rookie in NFL history.

Against Jacksonville (9/23) in Week 3, started at right guard and provided time for Andrew Luck to throw for 313 yards and two touchdowns.

Started at right guard against Green Bay (10/7) in Week 5 and assisted the Colts in recording 464 net yards, the team’s highest total since a 2010 contest against New England (467).

Made his seventh start of the season at right guard at Tennessee (10/28) and blocked for a rushing attack that totaled a season-high 171 net yards in an overtime victory.

Started at right guard in the team’s 23-20 victory over Miami (11/4) and paved the way for the Colts to total a season-high 516 net yards and 419 net passing yards.

Provided time for the Colts to total 459 net yards starting at right guard at Detroit (12/2). Blocked for Andrew Luck to throw for 391 passing yards and four touchdowns in the win.

Opened rushing lanes for running back Vick Ballard to log a season-high 105 rushing yards, starting at right guard at Houston (12/16).

Made a start at right guard and blocked for Andrew Luck to throw for 205 yards, setting a new NFL record for passing yards by a rookie in a season in the team’s victory at Kansas City (12/23).

Assisted the Colts in generating 419 net yards while blocking for running back Vick Ballard to register 91 rushing yards starting at right guard in the team’s Wild Card Playoff loss at Baltimore (1/6).

2011 (BENGALS):

Played in seven games (four starts) in his first season with the Bengals.

Part of an offensive line that opened rushing lanes for running back Cedric Benson to post his third consecutive 1,000-yard season (1,067).

Provided time for quarterback Andy Dalton to become one of five rookies in NFL history to throw for 3,000-plus passing yards in his first season.

Part of an offensive line that ranked tied for fourth in the league in sacks allowed (25.0).

Made his first start with the Bengals in a 23-20 win against Buffalo (10/2) and blocked for Cedric Benson to accumulate 104 rushing yards.

Made starts in the final three regular season games at St. Louis (12/18), vs. Arizona (12/24) and against Baltimore (1/1).

Provided time for Andy Dalton to record two passing touchdowns in a victory over Arizona (12/24).

Started at right guard in the team’s Wild Card Playoff game at Houston (1/7).

2010 (EAGLES):

Competed in all 16 games (14 starts) in his third season with the Eagles.

Became the starting center for the Eagles against Green Bay (9/12) when Jamaal Jackson suffered a torn triceps.

Helped Philadelphia to a No. 2 NFL ranking in total offense, including fifth in rushing and ninth in passing.

Part of an offensive unit that led the NFL in average yards per rush (5.4) and ranked third in scoring (27.4 points per game).

Provided time for quarterback Michael Vick to throw for 333 yards and four touchdowns at Washington (11/15).

Blocked for running back LeSean McCoy to rush for a season-high 149 yards at Dallas (12/12) and Michael Vick to total 130 rushing yards and one touchdown the following week at the New York Giants (12/19).

Started in the Eagles’ Wild Card Playoff loss vs. Green Bay (1/9).

2009 (EAGLES):

Was inactive for the first 15 games of the season, did not play in the season finale and was inactive for the team’s Wild Card Playoff game at Dallas (1/9).

2008 (EAGLES):

Saw action in three games during his rookie season.

Was inactive for the first 12 games of the season and did not play in Week 14.

Made his NFL debut in a 30-10 win vs. Cleveland (12/15) and saw action at Washington (12/21) and against Dallas (12/28).

COLLEGE:

Played four seasons (2004-2007) at Pittsburgh with a redshirt year in 2003.

A three-time All-Big East honoree, including first-team all-conference and third-team All-America recognition as a senior.

Played in 47 collegiate games with starts in his last 43 contests.

PERSONAL:

Attended Austintown (Ohio) Fitch High School.

Was a two-way star in football and also earned all-conference honors in baseball.

Active in community service, which includes work with the American Cancer Society and various animal support groups.